Transport of chemicals

The transport of chemicals is regulated by the legislation relating to the transport of dangerous goods and Traficom's regulations. They set requirements, inter alia, for the vehicles and packaging of chemicals. In addition, they specify the sender's and operator's responsibilities.

When your company hands over chemicals to be transported, make sure that transporting chemicals using the transport mode you have chosen is not prohibited. Classify, pack and label the chemicals in accordance with the instructions. Prepare operating instructions related to problem situations that can be encountered in loading in advance, and a security plan to prevent theft.

Give the driver the properly completed transport documents. Tell him if there are any special requirements related to the transport of the chemicals.

The driver must ensure that the transport equipment is suitable for the job and that the chemicals are loaded properly. In addition, the driver should determine the route in accordance with official regulations.

If you want to ensure the transport is environmentally friendly, select a transport company with an environmental management system.

If your company transports chemicals itself, the company must have a safety adviser approved by Traficom. You can undertake training for the job yourself, train one of your employees for the job or use an external safety adviser. In addition, the driver must have an ADR Certificate if the amount of chemicals exceeds the minimum amount stipulated in the regulations.

If your company uses a transport company to transport chemicals, make sure the company is entitled to transport chemicals. Both your company and the transport company must have safety advisers. In addition, the driver must have an ADR Certificate if the amount of chemicals exceeds the minimum amount stipulated in the regulations.

If you dispatch chemicals and there is an accident during loading, notify Tukes within one month. If the accident occurs during transport, the driver must take care of the notification. If an accident occurs during unloading on the other hand, the company taking delivery of the chemicals makes the notification.